Press Releases

Cleveland, Ohio | October 9, 2026

IndieMe Marketplace will bring The IndieMe Experience to American Craft Made Baltimore, February 19–21, 2027, at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Located inside the fair, The IndieMe Experience will create a dedicated space where qualified retail buyers can discover a curated selection of handcrafted products, learn about participating artists, explore complete wholesale collections, and place orders during the show.

The experience is designed to make in-person sourcing easier and more efficient for retailers. IndieMe staff will be available to introduce buyers to participating artists’ work, answer questions, provide sourcing support, and assist buyers as they browse artist profiles and place orders using tablets and laptops in the booth.

“The IndieMe Experience gives buyers the opportunity to see the work in person, understand the story behind it, and immediately explore the artist’s complete wholesale collection,” said Jacqueline Adamany, Owner and President of IndieMe Marketplace. “At the same time, it gives participating artists meaningful visibility in a major craft setting without requiring each artist to manage the cost and logistics of exhibiting individually.”

The Baltimore display will feature a curated selection of artists across a range of handcrafted categories. The artists and products represented at the fair will offer only a small sampling of the broader marketplace buyers can discover year-round at IndieMe.com.

“Our goal is to create a thoughtful bridge between live discovery and ongoing wholesale relationships,” Adamany said. “Buyers can experience the craftsmanship in person, place orders during the show, and continue sourcing from participating artists and the wider IndieMe Marketplace long after the fair ends.”

Unlike a traditional artist booth, The IndieMe Experience will present a curated selection of work from multiple IndieMe artists in one centralized, buyer-focused space. Artists are not required to attend the show. IndieMe staff will manage the display, guide buyer conversations, and help connect retailers directly with participating artists through the IndieMe Marketplace.

“We’re excited to pilot this experience with IndieMe as we celebrate the 50th year of American Craft Made Baltimore,” says Eric Wilson, American Craft Council Director of Audience Engagement. “This collaboration creates an opportunity for fairgoers to discover more makers and their work, and make connections with artists that can extend beyond the fair.”

The 50th American Craft Made Baltimore will take place February 19–21, 2027, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Buyers can learn more about The IndieMe Experience and begin planning their visit at IndieMe.com/Events/IndieMe-Experience-Baltimore.

Cleveland, Ohio | August 22, 2026

IndieMe Marketplace closed its 14th Virtual Expo on a strong note following a full week of steady wholesale ordering, larger-than-expected purchases and continued buyer engagement. Originally scheduled for August 12–18, the event was extended through August 19 at the request of buyers who wanted additional time to complete their orders.

Order activity remained strong throughout the event, offering an encouraging signal for independent artists and retailers navigating an uncertain economy. Rather than concentrating activity into a single opening day, buyers continued browsing, returning to artist stores and placing orders throughout the Expo.

For IndieMe Owner Jacqueline Adamany, the response reinforced a broader shift she has been observing across the handcrafted wholesale industry.

“Going into the Expo, I was watching the economy closely and wondering how buyers would respond. What we saw instead was steady ordering throughout the event, meaningful purchases and buyers asking for more time. It was a strong reminder that retailers are still looking for unique, well-made handcrafted products and are willing to invest in the artists creating them.”

Jacqueline Adamany
Owner, IndieMe Marketplace

Cleveland, Ohio | August 8, 2026

IndieMe Marketplace, a juried online wholesale marketplace devoted exclusively to handcrafted products made in the United States and Canada, will host its 14th IndieMe Marketplace Virtual Expo from August 12 through August 18, 2026.

Held during an important fall and holiday buying period, the Virtual Expo gives qualified retail buyers a focused way to discover new product lines, connect with artists, take advantage of event-only show specials, and place wholesale orders directly through the IndieMe platform.

The event arrives as IndieMe is seeing renewed appreciation for handcrafted products among both consumers and retail buyers. Shoppers are looking for products with originality, quality, and a genuine story behind them. Independent retailers, in turn, are searching for distinctive merchandise that cannot be found everywhere.

“We are seeing a real resurgence in the appreciation of handcrafted work. Consumers want to know who made a product, how it was created, and why it matters. Retail buyers are responding by looking for work that feels personal, original, and connected to a real artist. Our Virtual Expo makes that discovery easier while giving artists a practical and affordable way to reach retailers across the country.”

Jacqueline Adamany
Owner, IndieMe Marketplace

Cleveland, Ohio | March 24, 2026

IndieMe Marketplace, the artist-founded wholesale platform supporting independent handcrafted businesses, announced the launch of IndieMe Academy, a new education and mentorship program created to help makers confidently grow into wholesale.

Launched in March 2026, IndieMe Academy provides step-by-step learning, actionable assignments, and community support for artists navigating the unique demands of selling wholesale to shops, boutiques, and galleries.